1.Consider the following statements regarding Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Drug Discovery Hackathon jointly launched by Union Ministers Dr Harsh Vardhan and Ramesh Pokhriyal

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=392763

2.Consider the following statements

Conservation Reserves can be declared by the State Governments in any area owned by private.

The rights of people living inside a Conservation Reserve are affected upon its declaration.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:Stay on handing over Yelahanka Puttenahalli lake to BBMP for maintenance

About Conservation Reserves

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/stay-on-handing-over-yelahanka-puttenahalli-lake-to-bbmp-for-maintenance/article31963976.ece

3.The term ‘Assam Keelback’ sometimes seen in news, is related to

a snake species endemic to Assam

an herbal tea to boost antibody against covid 19

a drum made out of the wood of the jackfruit tree

a rare turtles in Assam temples

Answer: (a) a snake species endemic to Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS:Explained: The Assam snake that was lost and found 129 years later

The Assam Keelback snake species was found 129 years after it was last spotted in 1891.

Abor Expedition:

Picture5-Jul-07-2020-09-20-32-70-AM

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/assam-keelback-snake-6483531/

4.Consider the following statements

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: MoD approves 33 new fighter jets for IAF in deals worth ₹38,900 crore

The escalating border tensions with China called for improving the defence capability and due to this Defence Acquisition Council cleared 38900 crore worth of deals.

Procurement of:

MIG-29:

Sukhoi – 30:

Pinaka:

Astra:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mod-approves-33-new-fighter-jets-for-iaf-in-deals-worth-38900-crore/article31971510.ece

5.In the context of sustainable development Goals, which of the below are had negatively affected SDG’s goals during this pandemic?

Select the correct options from the given below codes

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:COVID‑19 will have severe impact on most SDGs: Report

The report said COVID-19 had negatively affected several goals including: Hence option (d) is correct.

At the same time, the pandemic had brought “immediate relief” in areas related to:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/covid-19-will-have-severe-impact-on-most-sdgs-report-72123

6.Consider the following statements

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:Age of expansionism is over, PM says in Ladakh

India’s resolve to protect its territory is as high as the Himalayas

About Nimu

Source: TH

7.This national park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park and it is located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka.It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

It is one of India’s premier Tiger Reserves along with the adjoining Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. It was declared the thirty-seventh Project Tiger, Tiger reserves of India in 1999. The above description refers to which of the following National Park?

Answer: (b) Nagarhole National Park

Explanation:

In NEWS: Traffic on roads abutting Nagarahole Park to be monitored

About Nagarhole National Park

Source: TH

8.Consider the following statements regarding National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Not the time to profiteer: NPPA

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority:

Functions of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority:

About Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013:

Source: TH

9.Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate

It is economic intelligence and law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crimes in India.

It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act,2002.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: ED attaches ₹